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The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847)

The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847)

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ISBN10: 1164939726
ISBN13: 9781164939726
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Autobiography of an Artisan is a memoir written by Christopher Thomson and published in 1847. The book chronicles Thomson's life as an artisan in the early 19th century, detailing his experiences working in various trades such as weaving, printing, and bookbinding. Thomson was born in Scotland in 1799 and began working as a child in a cotton mill. He later became an apprentice weaver and eventually worked his way up to become a master weaver. He also worked as a printer and bookbinder, and his memoir provides insights into the working conditions and social issues of the time.Thomson's book is an important historical document that provides a firsthand account of the life of a working-class individual during the Industrial Revolution. It offers a unique perspective on the impact of industrialization on the lives of ordinary people, and sheds light on the struggles and hardships faced by artisans during this period.Overall, The Autobiography of an Artisan is a fascinating and informative read that offers a glimpse into the life of a working-class individual during a pivotal time in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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